Diploglottis campbellii – Small Leaf Tamarind

Diploglottis campbellii - small leaf tamarind
Diploglottis campbellii - small leaf tamarind
Diploglottis campbellii - small leaf tamarind

A handsome rainforest tree that bears large edible if somewhat sour fruit in late summer to early autumn. In its natural range in northern NSW and southern Queensland it can grow to 30 metres, but will tend to be smaller in cultivation, but tends to be too large for the average garden where it may interfere with drainage pipes. It has a lovely shape with glossy foliage and a spreading crown on a grey brown trunk, and makes a lovely shade tree. It is threatened in the wild but readily available from nurseries now. The red, orange or yellow fruit is enclosed in a brown outer layer, and is very useful for cooking where it imparts a beautiful tangy flavour to sauces, chutneys, curries and cordials

Family : Sapindaceae

Cultivar Name:

Plant Type : Small tree, Large tree

Width : 6

Flowering Time : Spring

Soil Type : Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam

Climate Zone : Tropical, Sub-tropical, Warm temperate

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Dense foliage

Soil Moisture : Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage

Special Uses : Edible, Fast growing

Scientific Name: Diploglottis campbellii

Common Name : Native Tamarind

Height : 10

Flower Color : Brown

pH Level : Acid, Neutral

Plant Environment :

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Seed eating birds, Other insects